Death at the Dock: An Alyssa Chalmers Historical Mystery

A sharp tongue. An even sharper mind. A Victorian sleuth criminals overlook at their peril.1862. A new home in a prospectors' town, a new life, and two steadfast admirers: Alyssa Chalmers' future is secure among her friends.
But when Captain Moore sends a message, begging for her help, she can't say no.
With the doctor and the First Officer by her side, she travels to Portland, Oregon. She finds a situation worse than she feared. Two of the captain's crew have gone missing and the local marshal is adamant they simply jumped ship. Even the discovery of a body is unable to change his mind.
Captain Moore knows better. He is convinced that something sinister is going on, and he needs sharp-witted Alyssa and her sleuthing partners to figure it out.
But dark secrets and vices are lurking everywhere. Alyssa needs all her wits to figure out who to trust - and how to save the missing men before there's another murder. Death at the Dock is the third mystery in this captivating series that transports readers back to the 1860s, with a heroine determined to make her own way in a society made for men. Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen's Molly Murphy and Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody.